Dead at Last

You seem to be in quite a race
   just what are you trying to win?

Do you remember when you started,
  or where you're supposed to end?

Do you know your current position,
  or if you're even keeping pace?

And if the pack has passed you by,
  would that put you in your place?

The finish line must be ahead
  and it's probably quite near,

Just like it was those years ago,
  before the race became so dear.

Now you sprint that final mile
  and it's really passing fast.

A lifetime spent in racing
  just to finish dead at last

jeyler 2006